In AUTOSPORT magazine this week: Bumper F1 2011 guide
With the 2011 Formula 1 season-opener in sight, this week's AUTOSPORT magazine features a spectacular preview package with plenty of unique analysis of the fascinating year in prospect
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Sebastian Vettel's title defence will start in just a few days' time © sutton-images.com
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F1 season preview - Don't miss our traditional and in-depth, 63-page preview to the new Formula 1 season, which kicks off - finally! - at Albert Park in Melbourne next weekend.
With pre-season testing at a close, the exact state of affairs regarding the competitive order is undecided. Red Bull and Ferrari look to have an advantage, with McLaren, Renault and Mercedes all playing catch-up.
But who knows what will really happen in Australia next weekend? And how will the new-for-2011 moveable rear wings and marginal Pirelli rubber fare?
The 63-page preview to what many believe will be another cracking season contains facts, figures, opinions and technical analysis:
David Coulthard - The GP winner-turned BBC commentator stares into his crystal ball.
Lewis Hamilton - Tony Dodgins wonders if the new rules will boost the Brit's chances of a second world title.
Passing problem - Overtaking has declined dramatically in the past 20 years. Mark Hughes examines why.
Wing and a prayer - How will the moveable rear wings work. Edd Straw plays science teacher.
Di Resta Q & A - The Scot is fired up for his maiden season of F1 with Force India.
The science of tyres - Mark Hughes dons his white coat to explain the way tyres behave, physically and chemically.
Pirelli picture special - Highlights of the Italian tyre firm's previous love affair with F1.
McLaren M26 v MP4-26 - Gary Anderson compares James Hunt's 1970s winner with the 2010 machine raced by Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.
Team by team guide - Analysing each of the 12 teams and their drivers on the 2011 grid.
Circuit guide - Facts, figures and maps of all 19 F1 venues.
Indian GP progress - Indian racer Karun Chandhok gives us a progress report from the New Delhi venue.
Plus Mark Hughes - Our grand prix editor examines why McLaren has struggled in pre-season testing and suggests there could be some exhaust-blown diffuser trickery up its sleeve.
*This week's AUTOSPORT magazine is available in shops now, or can be read in digital form here.
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